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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,045, 24,902.10 and 10,593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,045, 24,902.10 and 10,593 is: 14,618.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,045 : 24,902.10 = 10,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,045/24,902.10 = 10,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,045x = 24,902.10 × 10,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,045x = 263,787,945.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,787,945.30/18,045
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,618.34

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